Slow Cooker Apple Butter Pulled Pork
Slow Cooker Apple Butter Pulled Pork is a comforting dish that captures the essence of fall with every bite. Imagine tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder infused with sweet and tangy apple butter, complemented by aromatic spices. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings, delivering mouthwatering flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the sliced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Layer the sautéed onions in the bottom of the slow cooker, then add the seasoned pork. Drizzle with apple cider vinegar and top with apple butter.
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Pour over the pork.
- Cook on low for about 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until the pork is tender enough to shred.
- Shred the pork directly in the pot and mix with sauce before serving on buns or over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, sear the pork in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. - Substitute apple butter with peach or cherry preserves for a different twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.